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Kansas City, MO – After sentencing a former Independence police officer to four years in prison for violating the constitutional rights of a minor, a federal judge released the dash cam video revealing the overzealous cop tazing the teen for no reason and brutally slamming his head onto the street. Although the innocent teen went into cardiac arrest, which resulted in oxygen deprivation and brain damage, the aggressive officer can be seen in the video repeatedly using excessive force on the boy’s unresponsive body. Now, four years after this savage act was recorded on video, the victim has been awarded over $6 million in damages.
originally posted by: roadgravel
Not defending the action of the officer but a person doesn't have to be under arrest to be required to exit the vehicle.
That is my understanding.
There are millions of interactions with police. From a purely statistical standpoint, there will be a few cops who cross the line. Last time I checked, cops are human like we all are so I don't get why it is so surprising or shocking that there are rogue cops.
originally posted by: Edumakated
a reply to: notsure1
The cop was found guilty and is doing time. The kid got $6 million. What is your point? It isn't like the guy got desk duty and a bad mark on his annual review.
There are millions of interactions with police. From a purely statistical standpoint, there will be a few cops who cross the line. Last time I checked, cops are human like we all are so I don't get why it is so surprising or shocking that there are rogue cops.
Generally speaking, staying on the right side of the law and not being a smart ass when arrest/questioned by cops seems to significantly lessen your chance of setting off or dealing with loose cannon police.
originally posted by: KKLOCO
a reply to: Edumakated
Doesn’t it say the kid got permanent brain damage from the incident? 6 billion isn’t worth that — let alone 6 million...
originally posted by: Shamrock6
Slow day?
Repost
Which was a repost of a thread by yours truly.
Generally speaking, staying on the right side of the law and not being a smart ass when arrest/questioned by cops seems to significantly lessen your chance of setting off or dealing with loose cannon police.
originally posted by: KansasGirl
a reply to: Edumakated
Why do you have to act like this wasn't a big deal? It doesn't matter if it's "rare," this kind of cop behavior. The kid's heart stopped and the cop dropped his unconscious body against the curb. And your response: "The cop was punished, the kid got money, what's the big deal?"
Disgusting. I wonder what kind of cop you are, if you think this is no big deal.